All climbing routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed from January 15 and August 15 MORE INFO >>>

Its the time of year to welcome back North Carolinas peregrine falcons. While the peregrine falcon was removed from the United States Fish and Wildlife Services endangered species list in 1999, it remains listed as sensitive by the Regional Forester and endangered by the state of North Carolina. These designations continue to afford the peregrine falcon protection as the Forest Service and partner agencies work to conserve and protect the species.

Thirteen pairs nested in 2010, eight of which were on Forest Service lands. While 2010 appears to have been a good year for the falcons, long-term reproductive success continues to be a concern. Young chicks startled prior to acquiring full flight capability will run off the edge of the cliff attempting to escape the threat. Entry into a closure site after the chicks have hatched but before they can fly will almost certainly cause this response.

Closure of the cliffs where peregrine falcons are nesting to climbing activities is necessary to limit disturbance during critical reproductive seasons. Climbers should be aware that both the adults and newly fledged chicks remain in the vicinity of the nest site, and may fly or dive at nearby climbers. It is unlawful to take (kill, harass, or injure, including eggs) peregrine falcons and other birds of prey (Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 USC 703-712). Until such time as western North Carolina can maintain a healthy reproduction rate and successfully raise young peregrine falcons, the existing closures will be maintained, posted, and enforced.

Entry into or upon the areas defined above is prohibited between January 15 and August 15. Areas are defined by orange painted boundary or posted signs. This closure is in effect whether or not signs are present.

This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.

Seasonal Raptor closure in effect January 15-August 15. NC Wall- All climbing routes between and including Tightrope and Bumblebee Buttress are closed. Shortoff Mountain- All climbing between and including C.O. to and including Paradigm Shift are closed.

Description

This is a great face climb that goes up between "Mitzietzusparen" and "Freebird".

Start on obvious right facing corner and climb a short ways until it is possible to traverse out right onto the face. Climb the face via amazing finger buckets and horizontals past a tricky section protected by a bolt. Pull the crux and continue up on amazing jugs. Belay on gear wherever is convenient, roughly at 120'. Continue up easier terrain to the ledge.

Many possible variations up the next wall, including 4th classing up and left.